“We want to knock on wood after every interview, but he’s been a battler for us, lays it on the line and has worked his butt off to get back into the shape he’s in, as far as having that confidence, and knowing that every time he’s in the net, we’re going to have a great performance.”

The Blues have now won six straight games, and are fifth in the Western Conference standings, just one point back of the San Jose Sharks.

Lots of goaltenders are streaky, but Ells has shown throughout his time with the Blues that he’s particularly prone to ups and downs. The good news is that Jake Allen is the opposite. Jake will probably play tonight, so Ells is going to have to try to extend that shutout streak against the Hawks on Sunday afternoon.

robwallace44 - Apr 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM

@ zwilhelm16 I was right there with ya! LOL…awesome to see him regain his form. The additions on defense are really paying off, and Ells taking care of business. LGB!!!